August 10, 2013
Ludlow man faces charges in bike thefts
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Railroad Museum has new curator By Lou Varricchio
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By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@ denpubs.com MOUNT HOLLY Ñ On April 12, 2012, at approximately 2 p.m., state police responded to 206 Fenn Rd in Mount Holly for a reported burglary. State police conducted an investigation where it was discovered a door was forced open. Entry was made into the residence where two Specialized racing bicycles, valued at $7,600, were stolen along with ski equipment. Later that month one of the bicycles was located online for sale. State Police subsequently recovered the bicycle and discovered that it was originally sold to Pete and AnnÕ s Trading Post in Weathersfield. State Police then recovered the second stolen bicycle at Pete and AnnÕ s Trading Post. Further investigation revealed that Justin Clouart, 24, of Ludlow, was in possession of the stolen bicycles at the approximate time the burglary occurred and sold them along with ski equipment to Pete and AnnÕ s Trading Post. Attempts to locate Clouart were unsuccessful until July 26, 2013. On July 26, 2013, Weathersfield Police Department fficer Papineau conducted a motor vehicle stop on Clouart on Upper Falls Rd in Weathersfield. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
Ludlow’s Quest youth campers took part in a rugged climb up Mt. Ascutney last week. The hikers were led by Judith Edwards. The Quest summer camp project will celebrate its first season closing with a gala event at Ludlow Town Hall, Aug. 7, at 6 p.m. The camp is financially supported by tax dollars, the Ludlow Rotary Club, and an Okemo Community Challenge Grant, as well as by donations.
RUTLAND Ñ As the former home to the historic Rutland Railroad, which ceased operation in 1963, and the current host to one of VermontÕ s most heavily used Amtrak passenger stations, John Schuab many residents of Rutland already have a built-in love for trains. Considering RutlandÕ s important role in the past, present, and future of Vermont rail travel and commerce, it comes as no surprise that a new railroad museumÑ the Rutland Railroad MuseumÑ is gaining a lot of regional attention among modeltrain enthusiasts as well as professional and amateur rail historians. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
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New movie focuses on Vermont Cow Power By Elicia Mailhiot newmarketpress@denpubs.com RUTLAND Ñ ThereÕ s a new Ò moo-vementÓ in sustainable energy, and it all began in the Green Mountains of Vermont. On Aug. 10, Ò Cow Power: The Film,Ó will premier at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. The full-length documentary was produced and directed by Vermont native Allison Gillette. “The film highlights the Vermont community in an effort to spread an essential story for the countryÕ s future,Ó said Gillette. Ò And in return, the community has come together to make the film a success. I invite the entire community- your communityVermont’s community, to celebrate the completion of this film and the beautiful story it tells.Ó The film is narrated by former Gov. Jim Douglas of Middlebury and highlights farmers, businesses, and citizens who have come together to save local dairy farms. It provides the history and science behind Green Mountain PowerÕ s Ò Cow PowerÓ program. This is the only utility program in the world offering electricity created from cow manure, according to Gillette. The program provides financial and technical assistance to farmers who install anaerobic methane digesters in hopes of reducing the cost of electricity, as well as the locations carbon On Aug. 10, “Cow Power: The Film,” will premier at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. The full-length documentary was produced and directed by Vermont native Allison Gillette.
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